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Folder 1

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919

World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)

Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945

World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)

        The World War I series pertains to McKenzie's service as a member of the Polar Bear Expedition

The World War I series pertains to McKenzie's service as a member of the Polar Bear Expedition during the last months of the First World War. Largely photocopies of materials still in family possession, this series includes correspondence to family members and a diary of his experiences. There is also some original material in this series such as postcard views of Russia and an accumulation of pamphlets and newspaper clippings. Also included are a group photo of the 339th Infantry taken July 14, 1919 at Camp Devens, reunion photos and portraits of McKenzie and others.

Godfrey J. Anderson papers, Undated

1 volume (86 pages)

        Polar Bear Expedition.[...], the "Polar Bear Expedition."[...] Bear Expedition."

"The 337th field hospital in north Russia, 1918-1919," a reminiscence of a soldier in the Allied intervention in Russia, 1918-1920, the "Polar Bear Expedition."

The reminiscence describes his training at Camp Custer, the journey to Russia, the Russian countryside and towns, hospital work in Shenkursk, Ust Vaga and Osinova, fighting at Nijni Gora, Jan. 1919, the evacuation of Shenkursk, Jan. 1919, and his return to the United States. It includes sketch maps of the Dvina-Vaga front and of the battle at Nijni Gora and Ust Padenga, Jan. 19, 1919.

World War I Polar Bear Expedition Photographs, U.S. Signal Corps

Box 1 [Photo Div F.11.75]

XIV. World War I Polar Bear Expedition Photographs, U.S. Signal Corps.

        The David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, World War I Polar Bear Expedition[...] Forces' Polar Bear Expedition in Russia from 1918-1919. Most photographs have annotations on the back

The David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, World War I Polar Bear Expedition Photographs consist of 193 gelatin silver prints produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during the Allied Forces' Polar Bear Expedition in Russia from 1918-1919. Most photographs have annotations on the back with identifying information for individuals and locations pictured. The U.S. Army, 339th Infantry Regiment is heavily represented in these images. Scenes depicted include interior and exterior shots of military buildings and Russian villages, soldiers engaging in various tasks and recreational activities, and transportation via pony-led sleighs. Of note are photographs of funerals for fallen soldiers, soldiers preparing to depart from England and Scotland to Russia, soldiers receiving medals for bravery as well as images of Russian citizens and Sami people.

Jay H. Bonnell reminiscence of the Polar Bear Expedition to Northern Russia 1918-1919 (typed

Polar Bear Photographs

        Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945[...]World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)

Polar Bear Association Reunion Programs

6 items

Folder 10

        Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945[...]World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)

Introductory Materials

4 items

Folder 1

        Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945[...]World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)

Newspaper clippings

6 items

Folder 14

        Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945[...]World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)

[Loaned Material]

17 items

Folder 13

        Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945[...]World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)

Reunion group photos and Miscellaneous

7 items

Folder 18

        Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945[...]World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)[...]Polar Bear Photographs

[Bentley Library material]

22 items

Folder 12

        Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945[...]World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)

Photocopies of other clippings

41 items

Folder 15

        Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945[...]World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)

Post-cards of Russia

33 items

Folder 16

        Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945[...]World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)

Printed Material

7 items

Folder 11

        Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945[...]World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)[...](Includes announcements of Polar Bear Association events)

Portraits of McKenzie, Draftees Marching, and Miscellaneous

7 items

Folder 17

        Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945[...]World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)[...]Polar Bear Photographs

Photograph, unidentified soldiers

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, unidentified soldiers

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, unidentified soldiers

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, unidentified soldiers

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Postcard, Pvt. Streit

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, unidentified group

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, unidentified soldiers

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, unidentified men

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, unidentified scene

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, unidentified group

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, twilight scene--clouds

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, Michigan barracks - Archangel

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, Russian tram and tank

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Soldiers and guns by railroad

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, 339th Infantry, Supply Company

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, train taking water at flume

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, traveling "deluxe" in Russia - Tegra

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, Gen. Richardson with men at front

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, will we will, or will we won't, Soroka

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Postcard, a Russian family in Murmansk, Russia, June 1919

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, standard 8 man blockhouse. Vologda Ry. Verst 444

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Photograph, young Russians getting left-overs at Eng. Kitchen - Konetsbor

        Michigan Historical Collections Polar Bear Expedition photograph collection, 1918-1919[...]Polar Bear Expedition

Souvenir Folders: Life in the U.S. Army, Camp Mills, and New York City, Night Views

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        Walter I. McKenzie Polar Bear Expedition papers, 1918-1945[...]World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)[...]Polar Bear Photographs